Nevada Main Street
Nevada Main Street strengthens downtowns through a proven, community-driven revitalization model. Supported by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and built on the Main Street America framework, the program integrates historic preservation, economic development, community development, beautification, and local engagement to create thriving districts.
Since launching in 2017, Nevada Main Street has grown to include 30 organizations across 35 communities. Its flexible approach supports both rural and urban areas, helping local leaders organize efforts, attract investment, support small businesses, and enhance quality of life.
OUR IMPACTNevada Main Street by the Numbers
Nevada Main Street strengthens communities through grants, strategic planning, technical assistance, and local revitalization projects. In 2026, the program supported 31 projects across 20 communities and now includes 30 Main Street organizations representing 35 communities statewide.
From downtown murals in Winnemucca to small business incubators in Wells and community gathering spaces in Hawthorne, these initiatives are helping Nevada’s Main Streets thrive and grow. Over the last four years, Nevada Main Street has more than doubled the number of participating communities. Here’s what our work has helped make possible:
THE IMPACT
Over the last four years, Nevada Main Street has more than doubled the number of participating communities. Here’s what our work has helped make possible:
$1.2M
Funding Secured
771
Jobs Created
6,349
Volunteer Hours
Hawthorne, NV
Virginia City, NV
Las Vegas Arts District, NV
Main Street in Action
- Downtown motel reimagined as a 7-business incubator in Wells
- 29 murals created in a 3-day community festival in Winnemucca
- Vacant land transformed into a vibrant gathering space in Hawthorne
- Historic “Black Strip” revitalization underway in Las Vegas (Jackson Street)
- Public spaces enhanced and small business support expanded in Gardnerville
35 MAIN STREET COMMUNITIES
AND GROWING
Browse the map or use the directory below to locate Main Street communities and partner programs across the state.
View our CommunitiesClark County
Boulder City
Henderson
Las Vegas (Jackson St.)
Las Vegas Arts District
Mesquite
Logandale
Overton
Douglas County
Gardnerville
Elko County
Wells
Esmeralda County
Goldfield
Eureka County
Eureka
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
Pioche
Caliente
Lyon County
Dayton
Fernley
Yerington
Mineral County
Hawthorne
Nye County
Tonopah
Pahrump
Pershing County
Lovelock
Storey County
Virginia City
Washoe County
Downtown Reno Partnership
Riverwalk District (Reno)
Wells Avenue (Reno)
MidTown Reno
Brewery District (Reno)
Downtown Sparks
Incline Village
White Pine County
Ely
Baker
McGill
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Nixon
Wadsworth
Clark County Communities
Lincoln County
Lyon County
Washoe County
White Pine County
Tribal Nations – Sovereign
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bustles & Boots:
A Victorian High Tea
Dayton Community Center
Saturday, November 7 from 11 – 2 PM
Reno, NV
Gardnerville, NV
Eureka, NV
OUR PARTNERS
Nevada Main Street connects communities with partners across local, state, federal, and nonprofit organizations and the economic development sector. These partnerships help communities access funding opportunities, technical expertise, and statewide resources while giving partner organizations direct insight into community needs.
